Do school's always claim not to negotiate aid when asked? Forum

[bdubs]

So I was awarded aid that was "based on merit and need". This is great since I didn't know if I would get any aid whatsoever. Not being entirely content with just taking what I was given, I wrote back saying I was considering a number of factors in choosing a school and financial aid offers were part of it, can I send competing offers from other schools for consideration? I get back an answer that pretty much says: sure you can send them but we won't be able to offer you any more money.

Is this a typical response? Should i stop here, or do all scholarship negotiations start out in this sort of fashion?

[rman1201]

It varies by school, some play ball and some simply dont. Theres a thread of which ones are known to negotiate. I may or may not search for it, if not use the search function.

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Best thread ever on TLS
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 22&t=79373

[bdubs]

Best thread ever on TLS
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 22&t=79373

Yeah, I've read this. Just wondered if it was typical to get this kind of response or if it is a legit policy at some T14 schools.

[bdubs]

It varies by school, some play ball and some simply dont. Theres a thread of which ones are known to negotiate. I may or may not search for it, if not use the search function.

The search function on this site is awful. I couldn't find it.